WOW.... I'm from Italy and I also have the embroidery passion and I create jewelry in peyote with miyuky beads... your work is really amazing. Compliments!
Copying ? This technique is fm France , called Tambour beading. The most famous workshop is Lesage , specifying in Haute Couture beadng, for all high class brands such as Chanel, Balenciaga....etc etc. Indians technique is fm the other side of the fabric , called Aari. Study ur culture correct before u comment.